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Carina Belvin

The Mighty Hunter

Standing motionless
then advancing slowly
silently, stealthily
towards its prey
its graceful paws
lightly brushing the ground
close enough it stops
and crouches down
unmoving
watching, watching

Bright yellow-green eyes
pierce the darkness
never blinking
never wavering
focused on its prey
looking for the moment
ready to pounce
waiting, waiting

Suddenly dashing forward
lunging swiftly
capturing with its claws
the dangling string
next to the open window
blowing in the wind.

[TABLE OF CONTENTS, LHS CLASS OF 2012 EDITION]